Ferry from Japan to Hokkaido
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Ferries from Japan to Hokkaido sail approximately 9 times per week. MOL Ferry provides the ferries from Japan to Hokkaido.

How long is the ferry from Japan to Hokkaido?

Japan to Hokkaido ferry time ranges between 17 hours 45 minutes and 18 hours depending on the ferry route, operator, and ship.

What is the fastest ferry to Hokkaido from Japan?

The fastest ferry to Hokkaido from Japan is with MOL Ferry on the Oarai Tomakomai ferry in approximately 17 hours 45 minutes.

Is there a car ferry from Japan to Hokkaido?

Yes, you can travel on a car ferry from Japan to Hokkaido with MOL Ferry.

How far is Hokkaido from Japan?

The distance between Japan and Hokkaido is 348.2 miles (560.4km) and 302.6 nautical miles.

How much does a ferry cost from Japan to Hokkaido?

Japan to Hokkaido ferry prices can vary by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry.

Ferry from Oarai to Tomakomai

The Oarai to Tomakomai ferry sails approximately 2 times daily and up to 9 times weekly with a crossing time of 17 hours 53 minutes.

Ferry from Oarai to Tomakomai

Ferries from Oarai to Tomakomai sail about 2 times daily and up to 9 times weekly with a sailing time of 17 hours 53 minutes.

Japan to Hokkaido Ferry Offers and Discounts

For the best ferry offers, we recommend booking in advance for the cheapest ferry prices and availability. Visit our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest ferry discounts.

How to book ferry tickets from Japan to Hokkaido

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How much are ferries from Japan to Hokkaido?

From   To Average price
Oarai, Japan
Tomakomai, Hokkaido
£221.19Average price
Akita, Japan
Tomakomai Higashi, Hokkaido
£248.24Average price
Niigata, Japan
Otaru, Hokkaido
£221.02Average price

Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees.

Ferries from Japan to Hokkaido

About Japan

Japan is an island country in East Asia, divided into 47 prefectures and 8 regions in the Pacific Ocean. With over 6,000 islands in total, Japan is defined by many different landscapes ranging from cherry blossom-clad hills and iconic volcanoes to ultra-modern cities showcasing the latest technological advances. Tokyo, the capital, claims the most Michelin stars of any city in the world, so an exquisite sushi feast is never too far away. It also boasts a superb transportation system, an endless amount of bars and awe-inspiring structures, helping it become one of the most visited cities in Asia. Travelling by ferry is a useful way to get around Japan, as it offers a substantial amount of routes within its many islands and prefectures, which are all operated by a wide range of excellent ferry operators. You can also sail to numerous international destinations including South Korea, China and Russia.

About Hokkaido

Hokkaido, formerly known as Ezo, is the second largest island in Japan and the northernmost prefecture. As it was only settled by the Japanese in the last 100 years, compared to the millennia-old history found in the rest of the country, Hokkaido has both vast areas of unspoilt beauty and large, modern cities. It claims 20% of Japan’s land area but only 5% of its population, which makes Hokkaido a favoured destination amongst hikers, skiers and nature lovers. It has spectacular national parks speckled with hot springs known as ‘onsen’, dramatic mountains and diverse wildlife, whilst the bustling capital, Sapporo has everything you would expect from a well-developed city. From the Tomakomai ferry terminal on the south coast, approximately 70 kilometres south of Sapporo on the Hokkaido Expressway, there are frequent crossings to Oarai on the east coast of Ibaraki Prefecture, a town known for its lovely sandy beaches.

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